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Kansas City, KS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position requires prior Railyard Switchman/Conductor experience. Yardmaster or Coordinator Experience a plus!

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100 individual freight railroads and 4000 employees across North America we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2000 customers.

At G&W we live by our Core Values: Safety Service Integrity Respect Transparency Accountability Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay a comprehensive benefits package and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

  • Medical Dental Vision & Telehealth
  • Life Insurance
  • Optional benefit coverages for Accident Critical Illness Hospital ID Theft & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • On the Job Training
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!

*Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

Job Summary:

As a Switchman/Engineer or Utility Conductor youll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure operational efficiency. We will provide you with hands-on and classroom training to set a strong foundation for a long-term career. Youll work outdoors in all weather conditions tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers needs. This is a physically active position with true opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment. This position will plan and coordinate safe efficient train movements and proper makeup of outbound trains and switching of inbound trains. This person will communicate with crews dispatchers customers and managers to ensure on time scheduled train departures/arrivals in and out of Intermodal facility.

See our employees in action to learn more at with all federal state and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations

  • Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer mentor or supervisor
  • Communicate with customers and team members using oral written hand signals lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
  • Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
  • Evaluate plan and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
  • Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
  • Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
  • Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
  • Inspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationary
  • Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
  • Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
  • Ensure that trains are properly made up and dispatched at the appointed times
  • Coordinate train movement and conditions affecting movements such as weather conditions train crew availability engine and equipment availability track bulletins general orders and timetables
  • Perform various administrative duties related to customers system documentation of train movements proper paperwork email and teams correspondence.
  • Assist in all activities that support the operation of crew management to ensure that train job positions are filled to operate the railroad in a safe and efficient manner and that customer needs are met
  • Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
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    Relocation:

    Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

    This position is employed by a specific entity set forth in the job posting.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected status protected under federal state or local laws.


    Required Experience:

    Senior IC

    This position requires prior Railyard Switchman/Conductor experience. Yardmaster or Coordinator Experience a plus!Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100 individu...
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